South Carolina § 44-117-330 Electronic equipment for receipt of prescription drug orders; security; alterations to prescription drug order data.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-117-330 — Electronic equipment for receipt of prescription drug orders; security; alterations to prescription drug order data.

South Carolina § 44-117-330

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 117PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-117-330 (2026).

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All electronic equipment for receipt of prescription drug orders communicated by way of electronic transmission must have adequate security and system safeguards and must be maintained so as to ensure patient confidentiality and to ensure against unauthorized access or an intervening person or entity having access to view, read, manipulate, alter, store, or delete the electronic prescription prior to its receipt by the pharmacy of the patient's choice. The pharmacist shall exercise professional judgment regarding the accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the prescription drug order consistent with existing federal or state laws and regulations. Once the drug has been dispensed, any alterations in prescription drug order data must be documented, including the identification of the pharmac

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All electronic equipment for receipt of prescription drug orders communicated by way of electronic transmission must have adequate security and system safeguards and must be maintained so as to ensure patient confidentiality and to ensure against unauthorized access or an intervening person or entity having access to view, read, manipulate, alter, store, or delete the electronic prescription prior to its receipt by the pharmacy of the patient's choice. The pharmacist shall exercise professional judgment regarding the accuracy, validity, and authenticity of the prescription drug order consistent with existing federal or state laws and regulations. Once the drug has been dispensed, any alterations in prescription drug order data must be documented, including the identification of the pharmacist responsible for the alteration.